Graduate Opportunities

Peabody Energy is the world’s largest private sector coal company, with 2008 sales of 255 million tons and US$6.6 billion in revenues. With products that fuel more than 10 per cent of America’s electricity supply and 2 per cent of global demand, the company is well positioned to meet growth from electricity generators and steelmakers worldwide.

As a global leader in clean coal solutions, Peabody is developing signature near-zero and low-carbon projects around the world. We bring together top research universities, industry peers and governments to develop low emission technologies for the 21st century.

With nine operations in Queensland and New South Wales, Peabody is actively pursuing growth plans with a view to being a long-term participant in the Australian coal industry. Our culture is driven by strong corporate governance and a continuous improvement focus on safety, stewardship, sustainability and best-in-class performance.

What we offer graduates

Peabody seeks to be the benchmark mining operation in Australia and offers some of the best jobs in communities where it operates. Our two-year graduate rotational program in Australia has been developed to ensure our graduates receive high-tech training and exposure to underground, open-cut and corporate operations as well as the New South Wales and Queensland regulatory processes and legislation.

Peabody is committed to continuous improvement and the graduate program has a structured review and feedback mechanism built in, ensuring development needs are addressed through specialised training and work activities. Through our Graduate of the Year competition, graduates have the opportunity to excel in their chosen discipline resulting in opportunities for international postings and study tours in the United States.

At Peabody, we value our next generation workforce and recognise the need to attract a highly skilled workforce. Our successful graduates are offered:

• a competitive remuneration package
• relocation assistance and accommodation
• a performance bonus
• the opportunity for further study.